Cheat sheet guide
Krita shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 32 searchable Krita keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Tools, Editing, Layers, View & Canvas, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Paint brushB
- UndoCtrlZ
- New layerCtrlShiftN
- Zoom in+
- Eraser toggleE
- Move toolT
Tools
10 shortcuts
Paint brush
B
WindowsBmacOSBLinuxB
Eraser toggle
E
WindowsEmacOSELinuxE
Move tool
T
WindowsTmacOSTLinuxT
Fill tool
F
WindowsFmacOSFLinuxF
Eyedropper
P
WindowsPmacOSPLinuxP
Text tool
T(text)
WindowsT(text)macOST(text)LinuxT(text)
Zoom tool
Z
WindowsZmacOSZLinuxZ
Editing
8 shortcutsLayers
5 shortcutsView & Canvas
9 shortcuts
Zoom in
+
Windows+macOS+Linux+
Zoom out
-
Windows-macOS-Linux-
Mirror canvas
M
WindowsMmacOSMLinuxM
Rotate canvas left
4
Windows4macOS4Linux4
Rotate canvas right
6
Windows6macOS6Linux6
Reset canvas rotation
5
Windows5macOS5Linux5
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Krita shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as paint brush.
Can I print this Krita shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Which operating systems are included for Krita?
This reference includes shortcuts for Windows · macOS · Linux. Availability depends on the action and app version.
